USDA Down To Earth
Summary: A podcast about some of the activities and events at the U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Podcasts:
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told the American Farm Bureau Federation's Annual Meeting that Congress must act soon and pass a Farm Bill.
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey on the warmest year ever in the continental U.S., what caused it, and what to expect this year. (Taped January 10, 2013)
A USDA researcher is working to develop year round domestic strawberries.
A USDA economist says Americans will be paying more at the grocery store in 2013.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack addressed the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C. on U.S. agriculture’s potential and importance. Afterward he talked to reporters about the efforts to pass a new Farm Bill. (Taped December 19, 2012
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack looks back at the accomplishments and challenges of 2012 and looks ahead to opportunities in 2013. (Taped December 18, 2012
A U.S. Department of Agriculture meteorologist says there probably won't be much snow across the U.S. this winter.
USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service has launched a water and wildlife conservation effort along the Gulf Coast of the United States. In the second of a five part series on five different states, the USDA’s Bob Ellison has more on efforts in Louisiana.
USDA is conducting a survey to help farmers protect the environment and maintain productive farmland.
The 2012 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree has arrived safe and sound in Washington D.C.
USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service has launched a water and wildlife conservation effort along the Gulf Coast of the United States. In the first of a five part series on five different states, the USDA’s Bob Ellison has more on efforts on the Texas Gulf Coast.
The USDA’s Strike Force Initiative is looking to help farmers and ranchers who may have been under served with financial and technical assistance in the past.
If your college student is now living in the dorm, the USDA can help with some food safety tips.
USDA is helping a community farm in New Mexico deal with drought and produce food for locals.
USDA assisted young students involved in a competition to find new ways to prevent food borne illness.
